Skitse af sko og gravmæle 1905 - 1907

"Skitse af sko og gravmæle" is a pen and ink sketch on paper by Danish artist Niels Larsen Stevns, dating back to 1905-1907. The artwork showcases Stevns's unique style, characterized by quick and gestural lines. The sketch features a detailed depiction of a shoe, perhaps inspired by a historical design, along with a rudimentary representation of a tombstone, suggestive of mortality and the human condition. The artwork's simplicity and immediacy highlight the ephemeral nature of life.